Philosophy: Nature of Man Quiz

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According to the text, which perspective emphasizes human behavior?

  • Cultural Perspective
  • Psychological Perspective (correct)
  • Economic Perspective
  • Biological Perspective

From the given text, which perspective considers man as part of the natural world and a product of evolution?

  • Social and Political Perspective
  • Economic Perspective
  • Biological Perspective (correct)
  • Cultural Perspective

Which mental faculty involves the capacity of self-reflection?

  • Psyche
  • Introspection (correct)
  • Rationality
  • Intelligence

From the text, which attribute is considered one of the most unique traits of humans?

<p>Awareness of Self (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which perspective believes that no individual is fully sufficient and human beings are inclined to coexist with others?

<p>Social and Political Perspective (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the distinction between positive liberty and negative liberty?

<p>Positive liberty refers to the ability to fulfill one's potential, while negative liberty refers to freedom from external interference. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'personhood' according to the text?

<p>Recognition of a human being as a distinct entity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Faculties Model' refer to in relation to free will?

<p>Free will as the use of mental faculties and innate due to our intellect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between 'Human Acts' and 'Acts of Man' according to the text?

<p>Human Acts are voluntary actions with motive and knowledge, while Acts of Man are involuntary actions that occur naturally. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Freedom according to the text?

<p>To make life choices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Human Behavior and Perspectives

  • The Behavioral Perspective emphasizes human behavior.
  • The Evolutionary Perspective considers humans as part of the natural world and a product of evolution.

Mental Faculties and Human Traits

  • Self-reflection is a mental faculty that involves the capacity for self-awareness.
  • Self-awareness is considered one of the most unique traits of humans.

Human Nature and Coexistence

  • The Social Perspective believes that no individual is fully sufficient and human beings are inclined to coexist with others.

Concepts of Liberty

  • Positive Liberty refers to the ability to fulfill one's desires and achieve self-actualization.
  • Negative Liberty refers to the absence of external constraints or restraints on individual freedom.

Personhood and Free Will

  • Personhood is a concept that refers to the state of being a person, characterized by self-awareness, consciousness, and autonomy.
  • The Faculties Model refers to a model that explains free will as a result of the interaction between different mental faculties, such as reason, emotion, and will.
  • Human Acts refer to actions that are deliberate, conscious, and intentional, whereas Acts of Man refer to actions that are instinctual, habitual, or involuntary.
  • Freedom is the ability to make choices and act on them, free from external constraints, with the capacity for self-reflection and autonomy.

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